Express Entry draw #343
Provincial Nominee Program round held on April 28, 2025.
Quick answer
Express Entry draw #343 was a Provincial Nominee Program round held on April 28, 2025. IRCC issued 421 invitations to apply, and the lowest CRS score invited was 727, 37 points lower than the previous PNP draw (#342).
CRS cut-off
727
-37 vs previous PNP draw (#342)
Invitations
421
Draw type
PNP
| Round | #343 |
|---|---|
| Date | April 28, 2025 |
| Round type | Provincial Nominee Program |
| Invitations issued | 421 |
| Lowest CRS score invited | 727 |
| Tie-breaking rule | September 09, 2024 at 17:11:19 UTC |
If more than one candidate had the lowest score of 727, only those who submitted their Express Entry profile before September 09, 2024 at 17:11:19 UTC were invited.
CRS score distribution of the pool
Profiles in the Express Entry pool as of April 27, 2025. This snapshot covers all candidates, not only those eligible for this round.
| CRS range | Profiles | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 601-1200 | 416 | |
| 501-600 | 20,708 | |
| 451-500 | 72,523 | |
| 491-500 | 12,291 | |
| 481-490 | 12,544 | |
| 471-480 | 16,411 | |
| 461-470 | 16,313 | |
| 451-460 | 14,964 | |
| 401-450 | 68,267 | |
| 441-450 | 14,230 | |
| 431-440 | 14,909 | |
| 421-430 | 13,385 | |
| 411-420 | 13,274 | |
| 401-410 | 12,469 | |
| 351-400 | 53,640 | |
| 301-350 | 22,553 | |
| 0-300 | 8,566 | |
| Total | 246,673 |
How this round compares
- Its cut-off of 727 was the 5th lowest of 24 PNP draws in 2025 (average 753).
- Compared with the previous PNP draw (#342, April 14, 2025): cut-off -37, invitations 825 → 421.
- Between the pool snapshots of April 13, 2025 and April 27, 2025, the pool changed by +2,391 profiles overall and +526 profiles above 500 points.
- Other rounds within four days: #345 Healthcare (510), #344 Education (479).
Previous PNP draws
| Round | Date | Invitations | CRS |
|---|---|---|---|
| #342 | April 14, 2025 | 825 | 764 |
| #340 | March 17, 2025 | 536 | 736 |
| #338 | March 3, 2025 | 725 | 667 |
| #336 | February 17, 2025 | 646 | 750 |
| #334 | February 4, 2025 | 455 | 802 |
Frequently asked questions
What was the CRS cut-off for Express Entry draw #343?+
727. IRCC invited 421 candidates in this Provincial Nominee Program round on April 28, 2025; everyone invited had a CRS score of at least 727.
What was the tie-breaking rule in draw #343?+
September 09, 2024 at 17:11:19 UTC. Candidates with exactly 727 points were invited only if they submitted their profile before that date and time.
Who could be invited in draw #343?+
Only candidates eligible for the PNP round type. Rounds open only to candidates who hold a provincial or territorial nomination, which adds 600 CRS points — which is why cut-offs are usually above 600.
Check your CRS score to see how you compare with this round.
Source: IRCC rounds of invitations.